The drug, developed at Nazarbayev University's National Laboratory Astana, targets a specific cancer type and could become the country's first domestically produced oncology treatment.
The European Society of Cardiology has released three major guideline updates covering cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease linked to chronic kidney disease, and heart failure. The new recommendations broaden the role of rehabilitation and call for closer monitoring of kidney health among people with cardiovascular disease.
Singapore’s throughcare model connects prison rehabilitation with post-release support, focusing on reintegration, desistance and reducing re-offending.
A specialist pediatric rehabilitation team in Lyon is developing intensive and play-based approaches to support children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on improving motor abilities and independence.
Germany is strengthening its focus on healthcare innovation, resilience and international cooperation as the country prepares for new challenges across the health sector.
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation between tourism and health authorities to expand wellness and medical tourism as part of its broader tourism development strategy.
Malaysia is strengthening its medical tourism ecosystem through a new partnership connecting air travel, specialised cardiac care and national tourism promotion.
Malaysia is expanding its medical tourism presence in Central Asia by welcoming healthcare professionals from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for a week-long familiarisation programme designed to strengthen professional partnerships, referral opportunities and international healthcare cooperation.
A new clinical trial suggests that starting heart rhythm monitoring earlier in the emergency department can significantly improve the diagnosis of unexplained fainting. The findings could change how hospitals investigate patients whose fainting episodes have no immediate identifiable cause.
A new clinical prediction tool developed from data involving more than 38,000 heart failure patients could help doctors identify which treatments are most likely to benefit individual patients while reducing the risk of complications.
Global cardiovascular organizations have introduced a new universal definition of heart attack, changing how myocardial infarctions are classified and diagnosed. The updated framework introduces sex-specific troponin thresholds and gives greater recognition to forms of heart attack that disproportionately affect women.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the largest Ebola disease outbreak ever recorded in the country, with more than 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,800 deaths reported by August 26. The outbreak has expanded to 60 health zones across six provinces, while vaccination of healthcare workers has begun.
A major Australian clinical trial has found that daily statin treatment reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular event by 30% among otherwise healthy adults over 70. The findings could influence future guidelines on preventive cardiovascular care for older people.
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has achieved positive Phase 3 results in patients with high-risk melanoma. The treatment significantly improved recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival when combined with pembrolizumab, marking a major milestone for personalized cancer therapy
Novacare Hospitals tested the future patient experience before construction was complete by simulating real patient journeys. The workshop identified 12 technologies, mapped 15 touchpoints, and designed seamless, patient-centered care pathways driven by empathy, collaboration, and innovation.
A new experimental drug, apitegromab, may help people using weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro preserve muscle mass while continuing to lose fat. Early clinical trial results are promising, but larger studies are needed before widespread use.
Countries and global health partners called for stronger health systems and greater accountability to accelerate cervical cancer elimination. Leaders emphasized HPV vaccination, screening, treatment access and primary health care integration to achieve global 2030 targets.
Professor Richard Scolyer, a world-renowned Australian cancer researcher, died at 59 after battling glioblastoma. Rather than accept a terminal prognosis, he became the first patient to undergo an experimental treatment based on his own immunotherapy research, leaving a lasting legacy in cancer medicine.
Green Vitamin, a wheatgrass brand founded in Aktobe, has expanded into the markets of Russia, the UAE, and Belarus. With its rich vitamin, calcium, and natural energy content, the brand continues attracting attention in the global wellness industry.
Periodontal health has relations with numerous factors like health of the individual, nutrition, oral hygiene, genetic influences and environmental conditions. It’s certain that receiving adequate nutrition has a crucial role in maintaining health, particularly for periodontal health. Healing after periodontal surgery, oral tissue tends to heal itself more effectively than other tissues, although with an aided balanced diet it could be made to progress faster. There is a correlation between tooth loss, periodontal health and nutrition. Moreover bone formation and periodontal regeneration are also affected by vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The aim of this review is to understand the relationship of diet, periodontal health and periodontal healing in a more detailed fashion.
